Archive for April 2013

Comments Off on Hot off the Press: Scholarships from Jay-Z for High School and College Students Deadline May 31st

looking to go to college and need a scholarship? currently enrolled and want help with tuition?

check out these scholarships from Jay-Z’s foundation

Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation

Applications are being accepted for the Shawn Carter Scholarship.

Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school. All applicants must be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application no later than May 31, 2013.

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is unique in that it offers scholarships to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools, students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of 2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc. but desire a higher educational opportunity. The Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States who desires a higher education.

One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to the community?

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Comments Off on Hot Off The Press: Apply to Free Summer Program for Teen Girls Interested in Tech

it’s all about tech! that’s why girls who code aims to provide computer science education and exposure to one million girls by 2020. apply now for their free summer program. applications due april 15th.